Chrysanthemum named Regatta

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named Regatta, bearing medium sized yellow blooms with a green center and a performance of 20 days.

BACKGROUND OF THE NEW PLANT

The new plant of the present invention relates to the Chrysanthemumgenus.

ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF THE NEW PLANT

The new plant according to the present invention comprises a new anddistinct cultivar of chrysanthemum plant which is a crossbreed ofunknown parents. The new cultivar was discovered by Yoshihiko Yamate atKanemaru Shinichi-Cho, Ashina-Gun, Hiroshima, Japan. The new cultivarhas been asexually reproduced by cuttings at the same location, and hasbeen found to retain its distinctive characteristics through successivepropagations.

SUMMARY OF THE NEW PLANT

The present invention is a new and distinct variety of chrysanthemum ofa medium sized bloom and yellow color.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present new and distinct Chrysanthemum cultivar is shown in theaccompanying drawings, the color being as nearly true as possible withcolor photographs of this type.

Sheet 1 shows the full bloom of the new cultivar;

Sheet 2 shows various stages of bloom of the new cultivar; and

Sheet 3 shows the foliage and petiole of the new cultivar.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW PLANT

This new variety of chrysanthemum is of the botanical classificationChrysanthemum morifolium, named Regatta. When grown in the vicinity ofTer Aar, Holland, it has a response time of approximately nine (9)weeks. This new variety produces medium sized yellow blooms with a greencenter having a performance of 20 days. This new variety ofChrysanthemum has been found to retain its distinctive characteristicsthroughout successive propagations and may be planted under conventionalgreenhouse conditions in Holland between weeks five and thirty-two (5and 32).

The following is a description of the plant and characteristics thatdistinguish it over related known varieties and its antecedents:

Botanical classification: Chrysanthemum morifolium.

Bud:

Size.--Small (cross section: 1.0 cm height: 0.9 cm).

Form.--Round and a flat top.

Outside color.--Yellow orange 17A.

Bloom:

Size.--Medium.

Fully expanded.--8 cm.

Borne.--Single.

Stems.--Strong, thick.

Form.--Anemone type.

Permanence.--Good, 20 days (at 18°-20° C.).

Color:

Center of flower (Disk Floret).--The cushion: yellow orange 22A. Thegreen spot in the middle: Green 135A.

Base of petals.--Yellow orange 21A.

Inside of petals.--Yellow orange 20A.

Reverse of petals.--Yellow orange 20A.

Outer petals.--Yellow orange 20A.

Tonality from a distance: A yellow anemone with a fresh looking greenspotted center.

Discoloration.--May discolor some to yellow orange 20B at maturity.

Petals:

Texture.--Upperside: Smooth. Underside: Smooth.

Number.--24-28.

Cross-section.--Somewhat concave, two keels.

Arrangement.--Imbricated.

Persistence.--Some reflexion at the edge when overblooming.

Fragrance.--Typical Chrysanthemum.

Reproductive organs:

Stamens.--Yellow thin, length: 3 mm.

Pollen.--Yes, some in the petals of the cushion.

Styles.--Green, thin, length: 6 mm.

Stigmas.--Yellow, width: 0.8 cm.

Ovaries.--Enclosed in calyx.

Plant:

Form.--Spray mum meant for erect culture. Herbaceous.

Growth.--Medium.

Height.--90-95 cm.

Peduncle.--Near the top: 10 cm. Near the middle: 15 cm. Near the bottom:21 cm.

Internodes.--2 cm.

Flowering response.--Nine (9) weeks.

Foliage:

Color.--Upperside: Green 147A. Underside: Green 148A.

Size.--Length: 11 cm. Width: 9.5 cm.

Quantity.--40.

Shape.--Oval, deeply undulated.

Texture.--Upperside: Rough. Underside: Smooth, slightly hirsute.

Ribs and veins.--Ribs and veins well developed. Upperside: Ribs andveins well defined. Underside: Ribs and veins well defined.

Edge.--Crenated.

In the description above, color references are made to the "R.H.S.Colour Chart" issued by The Royal Horticultural Society, in associationwith the Flower Council of Holland, Edition February 1986.

What is claimed:
 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum namedRegatta, and parts thereof, as desccribed and illustrated in theforegoing specification and accompanying drawings.